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A young boy, a victim of Cambodia's remaining and abundant land mines, paddles the local waters in an aluminum pan, looking for alms with which he will survive....
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A young boy, a victim of Cambodia's remaining and abundant land mines, paddles the local waters in an aluminum pan, looking for alms with which he will survive.
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cameraCanon PowerShot S3 IS

settings Aperture f/3.5 Shutter 1/200 

upload_dateMar, 2014

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4 Comments |
santafake
 
santafake March 14, 2014
Very moving picture.
An-D
 
An-D March 14, 2014
Incredible photo. Really captured an image that most people don't see when they think of Asia. Excellent capture and wonderful execution - especially on the choice to use b/w. It adds a ton of depth and emotion to the shot.
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Pegertler March 14, 2014
Thank you for your kind comments! Paul
CarolSadler PRO+
 
CarolSadler May 11, 2016
Very touching photograph........well done. I'm a Disability Advocate, so this really means a lot to me.

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Behind The Lens

Location

Tone Sap Lake-River system near Siem Reap, Cambodia. This important ecological area was designatated as a UNESCO Biosphere in 1997. The water entering/exiting this system changes direction twice a year, draining into the Mekong River during the dry season and then receiving flood waters from the Mekong during the rainy season. People live in floating houses that rise and fall with the water levels.

Time

Mid afternoon, maybe 3 pm.

Lighting

The afternoon rains were driving down, but the light was crisp.

Equipment

Canon PowerShot S3 IS, hand held. I was on a 3 month trip through Southeast Asia and did not want to lug a SLR around. Unfortunately, mirror less cameras had not yet entered the market in 2007.

Inspiration

I travelled with my 22 year old nephew and we visited the UNESCO Biosphere reserve to see its abundant bird life. On the way back, the boat made a stop. This young boy paddled around in his wash basin hoping to get monetary gifts from tourists. His arm was most likely lost to a land mine, unfortunately a still common occurrence in this still devastated and melancholy country. I not only wanted to capture the sadness of his situation, but the clear stoicism with which he faced it.

Editing

Lightroom 5. Conversion to B&W, contrast, sharpness.

In my camera bag

Canon 5D w 16-105 mm, Canon 7D w 100-400 mm, and Sony NEX 7 w 18-50 mm and 50-210 mm.

Feedback

Always show respect for your subjects, especially when you are the guest in another culture. Try to ask before you shoot and be willing to take no for an answer. This handsome lad was used to being photographed and was gracious in allowing me take this portrait of courage.

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